Moisés Alou
Baseball outfielder, MLB All-Star
Born
July 3rd, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball from 1990 to 2008 as an outfielder. Had a successful career with teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, and Chicago Cubs. Achieved two All-Star selections, highlighting outstanding performance during the 1994 and 1998 seasons. Helped the Florida Marlins win the World Series in 1997, contributing significantly to the team's success within the postseason. Finished career with a batting average of .303 and over 1,100 RBIs in regular-season play.
Two-time MLB All-Star
World Series champion with Florida Marlins in 1997
Career batting average of .303
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